Watkins went on to score a decisive third goal, his first in the Champions League, before missing a penalty against Celtic, with Morgan Rogers' hat-trick helping them through

Former Aston Villa and Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov says Morgan Rogers looks like he is enjoying his football under Unai Emery at Villa. "Another great game for Morgan Rogers - he was too much to handle for Celtic,

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke to the press after his side's win over Celtic in the Champions League league phase

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has responded to speculation around the future of his in-demand star strikers Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has seemingly made the club's stance on selling Ollie Watkins very clear after a rejected bid from Arsenal.

Watkins ignored the speculation over his future as he rescued Villa with a clinical second-half strike to restore their advantage.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has said that he has "enough players to compete and feel confident" after an injury to Tyrone Mings limited his options in defence ahead of the visit of Celtic in the Champions League.

Arsenal have reportedly bid for Watkins, while Duran is seemingly closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger explains why it will take time for them to achieve regular Champions League football.

Unai Emery has challenged his Aston Villa team to finish the job and earn direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 as they prepare for their final game of the league phase against Celtic on Wednesday.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa have learned their fates for the next stage of the Champions League following the conclusion of the league phase. Liverpool had already guaranteed a top-eight spot and a place in the last-16 having won their first seven games in this year’s competition.